Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement involving Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems, and Support Services. The procurement is under an open procedure, targeted to provide medical consumables and miscellaneous medical devices across the UK. Located in Chester, the buying organisation is classified as a public authority under central government. The tendering stage of the procurement commenced with a notice published on 24 June 2026. Suppliers should be prepared to submit their offers in English through the designated e-sourcing portal by 29 July 2026. The framework agreement is planned to begin on 20 October 2026 and conclude on 19 October 2034.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in medical consumables and device manufacturing. The open framework model allows both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, providing opportunities for a diverse range of suppliers to secure long-term contracts. Suppliers that meet rigorous criteria will have the chance to supply goods in a compliant environment, enhancing their credibility and market presence. The ability to reopen the framework every 24 months allows for continuous competition and contract renewals, making it attractive to businesses wishing to establish or expand their footprint within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services

Notice Description

Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) wishes to award a framework agreement or agreements for the provision of Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services which will allow Participating Authorities to procure these products or services from a multi-supplier framework. The proposed framework will allow Participating Authorities to procure these goods in a legally compliant manner, with the assurance that Suppliers have met rigorous criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. It is intended that it will be reopened every 24 months (approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date) as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The diagram below is provided as an illustration of when the open framework is intended to be reopened.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059562-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

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